New Hope's Johnathan Ford takes a handoff from Carver-Montgomery's Jeremy Johnson during the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic last month. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)

NEW HOPE, Alabama -- New Hope running back and Vanderbilt commitment Johnathan Ford will not make a scheduled visit to Mississippi State this weekend, Indians coach Randall Taylor said this afternoon.

Ford (6-0, 195), who committed to Vanderbilt last April, made an official visit to Nashville last weekend and to Tennessee on Jan. 11. Taylor said Ford may make a final trip the weekend of Feb. 2, as several schools, including Auburn, Texas and Georgia, are still courting the standout known as "Rudy".

Ford is deflecting media attention to his recruiting, posting on his Twitter account Wednesday, "MEDIA:: DO NOT CALL OR TEXT ME."

Ford ran for 1,669 yards and 27 touchdowns in eight games - he missed two games due to an ankle injury - last season and was named Class 3A first-team all-state.

Austin defensive back Greg Willard switched his commitment from Jacksonville State to Murray State after visiting last weekend. Teammate Lamont Crittendon, a linebacker, previously committed to the Racers.